Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles. The big winners are General Motors, which received eight awards, Toyota that had seven, followed by Honda which had six segment awards.

The study shows a 6 percent increase in problems from 2013, the first time since 1998 the average number of problems has increased.

J.D. Power says the increase in complaints is due to engine and transmission problems reported by owners, especially among owners of 4-cylinder engines.

"Until this year, we have seen a continual improvement in vehicle dependability," said David Sargent, vice president of global automotive at J.D. Power. "However, some of the changes that automakers implemented for the 2011 model year have led to a noticeable increase in problems reported."

Overall, Lexus ranks highest in vehicle dependability for a third consecutive year. Second-ranked Mercedes-Benz was followed by Cadillac, Acura and Buick. Here's how it breaks down:

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